FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is pleased to announce the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 6 January 2025. The theme of the session is “The Great Calibration: Mastering Resilience in an Era of Asynchronous Growth” Nigeria Economic Outlook is an annual customer-facing session which sets the tone on prevailing economic realities, equipping FirstBank customers with insights to navigate the economy effectively at the start of the year. The 2026 edition will review Nigeria’s economic landscape over the past year, provide an outlook for 2026, and deliver expert…
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Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in alignment with the Bank’s policy and have been communicated to the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange Group, and other stakeholders. Under Mr. Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank repaid its Eurobond, completed the first tranche of its public offer and rights issue that were oversubscribed by…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has expressed profound appreciation to Adron customers across Nigeria and in the diaspora for their unwavering trust, patronage, and continued recommendations of the company’s products throughout 2025. In his New Year goodwill message, Emmanuelking acknowledged that the loyalty and confidence of Adron customers have remained the backbone of the company’s sustained growth, innovation, and expanding footprint across the country. “On behalf of the Board, Management, and the entire Adron Group family, I sincerely thank our esteemed customers within Nigeria and outside the country for…
According to preliminary reports, at about 9:41 p.m., a group of armed men numbering between 20 and 30 invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite. The attackers set the station ablaze, leading to the destruction of the building and several exhibits. However, no life was lost in the attack as of the time of this report. Upon receipt of the report, a joint patrol comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other non-state actors promptly mobilized to the scene; however, the attackers had already carried out the act before their arrival. Contrary to reports circulating on social…
Kaduna terrorists camp got there New year Gifts 1-jan-2026 12: 03 Am Massive U.S. airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Kaduna right now. At least three terrorist camps have been bombed before the Nigerian military moved in to finish them off. Trump reportedly called it a New Year gift to terrorists. According to alledged reports, Gumi’s house has been totally destroyed in Kaduna. Sources claim the strikes were swift, devastating, and precise, sending shockwaves across the region. The operation has been described by allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump as a “New Year’s gift to terrorists,” though no official statement…
Ghanaian police have confirmed the arrest of Evans Eshun, also known as Ebo Noah, a prophet who predicted that the world would end on December 25, 2025, through flooding. He was later spotted at Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2025 concert, where he told people to club and party, claiming that the Lord had shifted the date. He was arrested on 31 December 2025
The Delta State Police Command has decisively quelled violent disturbances orchestrated by hoodlums and criminal elements who attempted to hijack the New Year Eve celebrations in parts of Asaba metropolis. At about 12.00am on Thursday, January 1, 2026, Command operatives led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations engaged in a robust township patrol comprising Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and their men to guarantee the safety of law-abiding residents and commuters during the festivities. During the operation, miscreants, touts and hoodlums, emboldened by the large crowd during the celebrations, engaged in acts of…
The Delta State Police Command on 30th December, 2025, held a colourful End-of-Year Party, Promotion Decoration, and Send-forth Ceremony in honour of AIG Olufemi Abaniwonda, the 22nd commissioner of Police Delt State, following his elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG). The ceremony, which took place at the Officers’ Mess, Police Headquarters, Asaba, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, senior police officers, religious and community leaders, and members of the police family. The Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sherrif Oborevwori, was ably represented at the event by the Secretary to the State…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) receives with profound shock and deep sorrow the heartbreaking news of the death of seven journalists and media professionals in a tragic road accident along the Biliri–Kumo road in Gombe State. This devastating incident is not only a painful loss to the families and loved ones of the deceased, but also a heavy blow to the Nigerian media industry and the public service at large. The journalists who lost their lives were dedicated professionals whose commitment to truth, public enlightenment, and service to society will not be forgotten. SDNON commiserates…
The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the New Year, urging citizens to remain optimistic and assuring them that 2026 holds significant prospects for shared prosperity. In his New Year message, Senator Akintunde expressed confidence that Nigerians who remain positively inclined and proactive will benefit immensely from the ongoing economic repositioning agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The statement, released to the media through his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Kunle Olatunji, commended Nigerians for their resilience, patience, and cooperation in the face of recent…